Hotels bij Tongli Ancient Town, Suzhou

My family and I totally enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The rooms are spacious and clean and amenities are really good. The service staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. The location is actually very good for tourist because it is very convenient to assess a lot of food and photo taking sceneries. The thing is, it is not exactly easy to find the taxi will only send you to a place nearby and then you would have to figure out how to go to the hotel. There are some rooms on the second level so it might be a bit tiring to climb up the stairs but we were fortunate to get rooms on the ground floor with a courtyard view. Do look out for mosquitoes but there are mosquito repellent provided. Breakfast is also provided, we had noodles and some condiments. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel.  Room 肖家巷 Room 鈕家巷 Room 曹胡徐巷 Thanks again to the wonderful service of the hotel’s staffs 💖

I stayed at Suzhou Liuxiang Hotel and booked the Refreshing Double Bed room, which was a very comfortable and pleasant stay. The room was clean, bright, and well maintained, with a comfortable bed and effective air-conditioning which is perfect after a long day of walking around Suzhou. The location is a major highlight, situated between Guanqian Street and Pingjiang Road, making it extremely convenient for shopping, sightseeing, and exploring local food spots. Many attractions and eateries are within walking distance. Check-in and check-out were smooth, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, it offers great value for money and is a solid choice for travelers who want comfort, cleanliness, and a central location in Suzhou.

I had a wonderful stay at Wenlv Gusu Yard Donghuali. It’s more of a charming 民宿 than a traditional hotel, and that’s exactly what makes the experience so special. The service was exceptional. We had very heavy luggages, and the staff immediately offered to help us carry them up the stairs to our rooms. If you order food delivery, the staff will also kindly bring it straight to your room, and they were consistently helpful with any of our requests. They also prepare a healthy and delicious breakfast every morning, which was a lovely way to start the day. The location can be a little inconvenient at first as the 民宿 is tucked deep inside a quiet lane, but once you get oriented, you’ll find that it is actually very close to many popular attractions. We appreciated the balance - peaceful surroundings while still being within walking distance of key sights. Our room was clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated, with beautiful views of the courtyard. It was the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring.

Now, I can sit here and tell you that we’re staying in an eco-friendly hotel that even though you’re inside its high glass windows gives you an outdoor vibe. I can even sit and talk about the saline pool, its state-of-the-art gym and list all the amenities; and I can even talk about the number of rooms and the fact that as we speak there’s an international summit going on here. Somehow that won’t speak about my experience here at this hotel. Elements (by Westin) Suzhou Science & Technology Town does have all of the above BUT what I love about this hotel is its Staff. I love the fact that they seem to be always be here. I somehow believe that they live onsite because they’re always around. In the morning, even before I enter the Salon I hear, “Nǐ hǎo Marsha” from the Breakfast Host, followed up by the nice lady in the Salon, smiling at me and ushering me to the coffee machine, while handing me my 2 brown sugar packs. She knows my morning habits so quickly. Not only that, because they knew Peter was missing from my breakfast table for a few mornings, they now signal to me with take away containers for Peter, to have his breakfast in the room. When we need to go anywhere the young ladies at the Front Desk (no matter which Shift) are always either asking us where we need to go so that they can call a CASH taxi to get us to our destination. One of them even came with me one day to the Bank of China’s ATM and sat in the taxi while I went in and conducted my business and accompanied me to the Campus to visit Jon-Marc. Yesterday, one of them even used her own Didi account to get us transportation back to the hotel and we reimbursed her (and walked away while she was trying to give us back our change because we knew she wouldn’t have taken the Tip as is their custom). How else could we have shown her how grateful we were for her kind gesture? Then there is Simon Jiang, the General Manager, who speaks perfect English and is always there to assist and offer suggestions of things to do and places to go. Simon was the one who actually explained to me that you can’t just walk into a pharmacy and get anything without a prescription. What I can tell you is that even though he is the GM he is always on hand assisting the staff with their work. Even though there is a clear hierarchy here, he takes off his jacket and assists in the kitchen, you can sometimes see him helping the older ladies bring out the heavy equipment (if needed) when they’re cleaning the floors, clear tables, etc. Or Alex Ju, the Assistant General Manager, who accompanied Peter and I to the hospital and stayed and spoke with the doctor and the international insurance department on our behalf (in Mandarin) to make everything a little easier for us. These people are the ones who have made my stay here memorable and I can honestly say that its because of them that I would recommend Elements by Westin in Suzhou to ANYONE who wanted a place to stay without hassle and with a host of helpful, courteous, friendly staff. It has been my pleasure having encountered such warm, friendly, delightful and gentle human beings.

I arrived in pouring rain. I thought I could walk to my hotel but it was impossible in the downpour. I didn’t want to bother any hotel owner.   I didn’t and still don’t  have an eSIM that can make local  call but thanks to Trip.com, there is a link that I could call the owner for free.  I didn’t advise the owners my arrival time so they were off running errands.  I called the owner to pick me up and thankfully he answered. He was busy but gracious enough to turn around and picked me up. It knew Zhouhuang requires a ticket but I didn’t know that no cars, nor motorcycles, nor bicycles are allowed. Without him I would have arrived the hotel easily.  I always like to meet the owners instead of employees . They were very helpful and answered all my questions. They are honest people who dedicate their  blood and sweat to their business. The owner even offered to walk me to the bus stop  to Suzhou which was my next destination.  This  operates two hotels with 9 in one and 6 in the other. The one that I stayed in with 9 rooms is in a  lively and busy area . Just outside the hotel is a restaurant and there are plenty of places to eat. Inside the hotel is a peaceful oasis where you won’t hear any noise. The location is the best. The other hotel is in a quieter neighborhood a few minutes away. Each of the 15 rooms has it’s own personality, is different and has its distinctive decoration. The owners said they decorated them themselves. I love the decoration and especially the lighting.  After you reserve a room, be sure to contact the owner for the exact address in case you want to arrive on your own. I think it is best to request the owner to take you there because he/she will lead you to the ticket booth to buy tickets. There are a number of bridges so heavy big luggages can be a bit of a challenge .  If you arrive after 5 pm, you can enter free of charge as no one is there to check your ticket. . But once you are inside, and if you choose to leave the area after 8 or 9 am until 5 pm, you have to pay to come back in. You can buy a one day or in my case 3 days pass.  Do check with the owner for up to date information.  The room was quite clean. There were hot water all the time. There were other guests during my stay but they were not noisy at all. I barely heard them. I slept very well during my 3 nights there.  Zhouhuang is really beautiful. There are many canals, bridges, boat rides, good food of all kinds. I had some of the best meals there. In fact , I ate in the same restaurant that serves dumpling twice. One night I had grill (BBQ) meat just outside the entrance for 4 yuans. .  There is decent size supermarket just outside the turnstile and not too far away is a much bigger supermarket. It was there where I bought half a Peking duck for only 32 yuans . The seller sliced the meat and separated the meat from  the bones. The bones he fried so it was crunchy.  It was delicious. There is a theater that offers performances. The night view is great. If you step out your room, you will be overwhelmed in a good sense by the exciting surroundings.  This hotel definitely is one of the best that I have ever stayed in. Look at the beautiful pictures and find one that you like.  I stayed only 3 nights and one of those days I went to Tongli. In my opinion, one should spend at least 2 to 3 full days in  Zhouhuang (and especially this hotel ) savor the ambience. I don’t think Tongli is worth the time because it was twice as expensive and there are not that many canals and boat rides. It is much quieter and has fewer things to see. . The worst is that the sightseeing places require you to show your ticket. After 2 places, I lost mine ticket and I  couldn’t get in the rest of the places. It is unnecessary to require proof of entrance because you can’t enter the area without a ticket. 

Omdat ik maandag jarig was, koos ik voor een korte trip naar Suzhou in het weekend. En wat een geluk dat ik Wugong heb gekozen! Dit hotel in de stijl van een klassieke tuin is op zich al een bezienswaardigheid waar je bij elke stap iets nieuws ontdekt. Het personeel is uiterst vriendelijk en servicegericht, waardoor gasten zich echt thuis voelen. Amy in het Tashadow Café van het hotel is enthousiast en grappig. En het beste is dat hotelgasten gratis toegang hebben tot het Panmen Scenic Area, dat direct aan het hotel grenst. Overdag is het al prachtig, maar 's avonds, wanneer de lichtjes aangaan, is het een hele andere, even betoverende ervaring. Ik heb meteen besloten om mijn moeder hier met Chinees Nieuwjaar naartoe te brengen, zodat zij dit ook kan ervaren!

Faciliteiten: De faciliteiten zijn geweldig. Zodra u binnenkomt, voelt u de zorg van de ontwerper. De douche, het toilet en de wastafel zijn allemaal apart, zodat een gezin hier zonder enige impact op het gebruik kan verblijven. Hygiëne: Zorgvuldig schoongemaakt Omgeving: Het hotel is prachtig ingericht in antieke stijl met kenmerken van Suzhou. Het heeft een mooi aangelegde tuin, biedt bij elke stap een nieuw uitzicht en heeft zeer goede verlichting. Service: De service was erg hartelijk, de mooie dame bij de receptie was attent en attent, en ze bood ons ook gratis afternoon tea aan en de gebakjes waren heerlijk. Het algemene gevoel is heel goed. Suzhou heeft prachtige mensen en een prachtig landschap. Ik kom de volgende keer zeker weer. Ik raad het iedereen aan.

We verbleven in Artyzen Habitat Suzhou en waren over het algemeen zeer tevreden. De locatie is uitstekend – gunstig gelegen ten opzichte van de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden. Het interieur is werkelijk prachtig – modern, stijlvol en smaakvol. De kamers zijn ruim, schoon en van alle gemakken voorzien. Het ontbijt was ook een hoogtepunt – heerlijk, gevarieerd en bereid met hoogwaardige ingrediënten. Helaas was de service echter een grote teleurstelling. Voor een hotel dat zichzelf als 5-sterrenhotel presenteert, was de service ronduit onder de maat – zelfs naar 3-sterrennormen zou het als slecht worden beschouwd. Bij aankomst werd ik door niemand begroet bij de ingang en werd er geen hulp geboden met mijn bagage – ik moest zelf een zware koffer uit de taxi tillen. Het werd nog verrassender: ik moest door het hotel lopen op zoek naar personeel om in te checken, omdat er om 21:00 uur niemand bij de receptie was. Bij het uitchecken herhaalde hetzelfde verhaal zich – geen hulp met de bagage, geen afscheid. Het hotel is werkelijk prachtig en comfortabel, maar het serviceniveau voldoet niet aan de geadverteerde standaard. Ik hoop dat het management hier nota van neemt, want het hotel heeft echt veel potentie.

We were looking forward to our stay here and suffice to say, it did not disappoint. Location was great and it's located along Pingjiang Road. It made for a very convenient stroll at anytime of the day. We wanted to experience the street at its busiest to the quiet in the middle of the night once shops close and tourists leave. The sound of light footsteps and wheels rolling against cobbled path during the break of dawn to lightly stir you from your sleep were strangely soothing and nice to wake up to. Pillows were a lil soft to our liking but each to their own. We had a great stay nonetheless.

1. **服務周到，賓至如歸** 這次入住體驗非常棒！公寓工作人員的服務態度特別好，從入住到退房，每一個環節都讓人感到貼心。前台小姐姐熱情又耐心，還主動幫我升級了房型，房間視野超好，真的非常感謝！ 2. **房間乾淨舒適，設施齊全** 房間打掃得非常乾淨，床品柔軟舒適，睡得很香。浴室也很寬敞，熱水充足，洗浴用品質量不錯。細節做得很到位，住得很舒心。 4. **位置便利，周邊配套齊全** 酒店地理位置很好，附近有商場和地鐵站，出行非常方便。晚上還可以在周邊散步，感受城市的夜景，整體氛圍很放鬆。 5. **性價比高，推薦入住** 這次入住感覺物超所值，無論是房間設施還是服務質量都很滿意。下次來這個城市還會選擇這家酒店，也會推薦給朋友！